Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 18,091 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Francesco Macchi threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guardiola. Antonio Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Hugo Alonso!
3.38
1-0Dietmar Hanke knocks the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hugo Alonso with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
6.06
1-0Dietmar Hanke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Guardiola and advances towards the goal... Claudio Guardiola muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Michelangelo Peruzzi.
16.45
1-0Salvador Amador comes in with a late challenge on Markus Rummenigge. Salvador Amador is warned by the referee! Markus Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.30
Nicolas Leon flicks a high pass forward. Nobu Akio collects the pass. Nobu Akio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Carlos Diez.
20.45
1-0Dietmar Hanke makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Hanke threads a neat, attacking ball through to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
22.26
Dietmar Hanke threads the ball through to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.16
Jonathan Thompson threads the ball through to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Hugo Alonso manages to gather it comfortably.
27.53
1-0Nobu Akio catches Francesco Macchi on the ankles. The referee calls over Nobu Akio and shows him a yellow card! Francesco Macchi runs off the knock.
28.55
1-0Jose Javier Guerrero hits a low pass to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.59
Dietmar Hanke sees a break and surges forward. Dietmar Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.01
1-0Salvador Amador plays the ball forward to Nicolas Leon. Nicolas Leon hits a low pass to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin plays a one-two with Graeme Evans and rushes in on goal... Orlando Van Eijk hacks Daniel Martin from behind! Daniel Martin appeals for a penalty! Given!!
34.01
1-0The referee points to the spot..
35.45
Daniel Martin slowly runs up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.16
Orlando Van Eijk clumsily knocks into Nobu Akio. The referee calls over Orlando Van Eijk and warns him to calm down! Nobu Akio stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.51
Sverrir Thorvardarson chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke sees Ivan Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Levante UD kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Orlando Van Eijk pushes mid-way up the pitch. Orlando Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Antonio Guardiola plays a quick one-two with Ivan Cruz and rushes in on goal... Antonio Guardiola tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
48.52
Jose Javier Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Carlos Diez.
50.28
1-0Corner kick to Levante UD. Frederic Celdran plays it short to Craig Cooke. Some silky footwork from Craig Cooke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
51.49
Francesco Macchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Hanke hits a low pass to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.34
Jose Javier Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Van Eijk.
57.14
Orlando Van Eijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke makes a simple pass to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.42
Jonathan Thompson laces a through ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Guardiola. Antonio Guardiola makes a looping header on goal. The ball comes off Michelangelo Peruzzi and the loose ball is cleared up field.
61.35
Jose Javier Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
71.19
Dietmar Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Guardiola collects the pass. Antonio Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Guardiola and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonio Guardiola shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Hugo Alonso had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
75.44
2-0Jonathan Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Frederic Celdran. The referee calls over Jonathan Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Frederic Celdran grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.55
With great vision, Michelangelo Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Frederic Celdran. Frederic Celdran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
81.59
Frederic Celdran threads a neat ball through to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
83.22
2-0Frederic Celdran threads the ball through to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin plays a scrappy one-two with Nobu Akio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francesco Macchi barges into Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.10
Jose Javier Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. With a superhuman jump, Nobu Akio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Nobu Akio scores for Levante UD!!
87.48
Mustapha Nok threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guardiola. Antonio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Nicolas Leon flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Martin who brings the ball under control. Daniel Martin whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
31.7%
42.7%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dietmar Hanke of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Diez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Orlando Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francesco Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mustapha Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Thompson (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Dietmar Hanke (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ivan Cruz (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Markus Rummenigge (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Claudio Guardiola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Guardiola (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tomas Alfieri (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Martinez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Rodriguez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hugo Alonso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Boudewijn Hansma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvador Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Javier Guerrero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Leon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frederic Celdran (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Graeme Evans (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nobu Akio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Daniel Martin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Miguel Marin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sven Buchwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Van Der Gouw (ATT) | 0 | |